A large donation of food has been given to multiple Chatham-Kent food banks thanks to the annual CK Helping Hands 'Fill the Bus' fundraiser.
Donations were collected on Saturday at grocery stores in Chatham, Wallaceburg, and Tilbury, with four watermelon bins being filled.
Most of the food was given to Outreach for Hunger. The donations are needed as the food bank continues to see new faces come through its doors, asking for help.
"With the cost of living continuing to rise, more families and individuals are turning to food banks for support. These organizations are working hard to help take some of that financial burden off those who need it most," said Tim Haskell, one of the many who volunteered during the fundraiser.
Donations collected in Tilbury were given to a local food bank, with the rest being given to Outreach for Hunger.
Over $250 in cash was also donated during the fundraiser.
